Soulstream - Holly Johnson

Released on 26/09/2011. ‘Soulstream’ is the third solo album by Holly Johnson, the former lead singer of Frankie Goes To Hollywood. This expanded 2 disc re-issue of 'Soulstream' includes a bonus disc collecting together and celebrating the many dance remixes that were commissioned to promote the album on the queercore dance floors of the time as well as other rarities. It also comes with an extensive 24 page booklet containing lyrics, period photos and an introduction by Holly himself. Originally released in 1999, it was recorded initially in Holly’s home studio with additional strings and brass added in Angel, CTS and Metropolis Studios where it was mastered by Ian Cooper. Originally released on his own ‘Pleasuredome’ record label, the album contains the singles ‘Hallelujah’, ‘Disco Heaven’ and a re-working of his hit song with Frankie Goes to Hollywood, ‘The Power Of Love’.

Another highlight is an update of his resolutelydefiant 1994 anthem ‘Legendary Children (All of Them Queer)’; recorded at a time of immense challenge in Holly’s life due to ill health, it remains one of the most life-affirming of his releases. Notable contributors to Soulstream include Guy Chambers, Helen Terry, Stevie Lang, Andy Gray, Nick Ingman and Peter Oxendale.

An expanded collector’s edition re-issue of Holly Johnson’s first solo album Blast. Originally released in May 1989, Blast was a UK Number One platinum selling album and contains the four hit singles Love Train (#4), Americanos (#4), Atomic City (#18) and Heaven’s Here (#62). Also contains all six tracks from 1990’s long deleted Hollelujah remix album plus many other remixes, B-sides and rarities - many released on CD for the first time. We even have a special bonus DVD disc featuring the Blast promotional videos. This expanded edition has been curated in consultation with Holly Johnson himself.

Released on 29/08/11. Dreams That Money Can't Buy is the second solo album by Holly Johnson and was originally released in 1991. This three-disc expanded collector's edition gathers together all the associated single Bsides, remixes and promo videos with a number of previously unreleased tracks. Kirsty MacColl makes a guest appearance on the track called Boyfriend '65 - a song originally intended as a duet.Highlights of the deluxe package include the three singles Across The Universe, Where Has Love Gone? and The People Want To Dance as well as Holly Johnson's personal favourites Penny Arcade and The Great Love Story.This specially packaged re-issue includes a special 16 page lyric and picture booklet with an introduction written by Holly Johnson.

A unique release bringing together a remix collection of Eighth Wonder's best loved singles spanning their career 1985-1989.

• This 12 track collection brings together extended versions and remixes of all the band's singles.

• Three versions appear of the band's best-selling single ‘I'm Not Scared’ - Disco Mix, Little Louie Vega Mix and 10" Remix. The single peaked at #7 in the UK chart and was written and co-produced by The Pet Shop Boys.

• Two versions also feature of the band's other best known single ‘Cross My Heart’ - House Mix and Club Mix. The single was a #13 hit in the UK and top 20 across Europe. It also featured in the top 20 of the US Dance charts.

• This CD includes a newly designed sleeve, a comprehensive UK discography and extensive sleeve notes.

• The band was fronted by singer and film star Patsy Kensit. The band went on to enjoy widespread chart success across Europe, America and Japan. The band had five Top 5 hits in Japan including three #1's.

• Included are two versions only previously available in the U.S. Cross My Heart - Club Mix & I'm Not Scared - Little Louie Vega Mix.

• Tracks 1, 2, 3, 4, 10 and 11 appear on CD in the UK for the first time.

• Patsy Kensit first came to the attention of the world as a 4 year old actress, fronting the Birds Eye Peas TV advert in the 1970's. Eighth Wonder were formed by her brother Jamie, and he drafted Patsy in as the band's front person and the band went on to cause quite a stir amongst the A&R departments around London, eventually signing to CBS Records in early 1985. The band enjoyed immediate and continued success in Japan and Italy but it took longer for the UK market to support the band. The band released on studio album 'Fearless' in 1988 before the band’s untimely split in 1989. Patsy Kensit throughout her life has continued with a very successful career as an actress starring in Absolute Beginners, Lethal Weapon 2 and The Great Gatsby. She has latterly turned her attention to TV dramas with roles in perennial favourites, Emmerdale and Holby City.

NB: This title is released July 21 and will not be dispatched before this date.
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